Al Nassr vs Al Tai, 2023-24 Saudi Pro League
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36': Virgil MisidjanRonaldo nets 2nd-half hat trick in big Al Nassr win
Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half hat trick helped Al Nassr beat visiting Al Tai 5-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
Game Information
Venue: Al-Awwal Park
Location: King Fahd International Stadium, Saudi Arabia
Attendance: 12,427
Saudi Pro League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr | 33 | +60 | 83 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 33 | +57 | 81 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 33 | +43 | 78 |
| 4 | Al Qadsiah | 33 | +45 | 74 |
Line-Ups
Al Nassr (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | David Ospina (GK) |
| 4 | Mohammed Al-Fatil  |
| 78 | Ali Lajami |
| 15 | Alex Telles |
| 23 | Aiman Yahya |
| 14 | Sami Al-Najei |
| 77 | Marcelo Brozovic |
| 25 | Otávio |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| 29 | Abdulrahman Ghareeb |
| 10 | Sadio Mané |
Al Tai (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Moataz Al-Baqaawi (GK) |
| 5 | Enzo Roco |
| 27 | Robert Bauer |
| 3 | Abdulaziz Majrashi |
| 88 | Ibrahim Alnakhli |
| 43 | Bernard Mensah |
| 26 | Jamal Bajandouh |
| 30 | Alfa Semedo |
| 10 | Virgil Misidjan |
| 7 | Salman Al-Moasher |
| 11 | Andrei Cordea |
Saudi Pro League News
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus are relieved their side have "a second chance" to win the Saudi Pro League after their title celebrations were put on hold following a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal on Tuesday.
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